Multiple choice

Which of the following statements about halogens is not correct?

  1. Chlorine has greater X-X bond dissociation energy than bromine.

  2. In NaClO4 molecule, chlorine shows +7 oxidation state.

  3. ClO2 molecule is diamagnetic.

  4. Chile saltpetre is a mineral of iodine.

  5. Halogens are strong oxidising agents.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

ClO2 molecule is paramagnetic in nature due to the presence of one unpaired electron.

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